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  1. montero replied to the thread Multihull Structure Thoughts.

    Paw Patrol will definitely order one of these .

    Jul 16, 2025 at 8:25 PM

  2. montero liked alan craig's post in the thread Ways to minimise bow down moment on existing boat.

    No experience of planing boats here - but if you search google images you'll find a two view drawing of this boat, if you click on the...

    Jul 16, 2025 at 5:05 AM

  3. montero replied to the thread How do I clean a sticky dirty heat exchanger on the coolant fresh water side?.

    Check the brake cleaner . They are effective on greases .

    Jul 15, 2025 at 2:21 PM

  4. montero replied to the thread Looking for a modern 18' design.

    I have two hulls on the way (actually three because one sail mini cat ) and I will use minimal (IMO) amount of fibers and eventually I...

    Jul 15, 2025 at 9:56 AM

  5. montero replied to the thread Aluminum Skiff.

    Serious punch resistant hulls are Kiwi's minijets . As I remember they used thick alu at the bottom and sometimes replaceable wear...

    Jul 15, 2025 at 9:50 AM

  6. montero replied to the thread Looking for a modern 18' design.

    I haven't made much with foam, but the pieces I did make were groundbreaking for me. I don't see any advantages to using plywood. The...

    Jul 15, 2025 at 8:54 AM

  7. montero replied to the thread How do I clean a sticky dirty heat exchanger on the coolant fresh water side?.

    If it's "soft gunk rust colored hard grease" I would use some organic solvent e.g. gasoline , than I will search what possibly causes...

    Jul 15, 2025 at 3:58 AM

  8. montero replied to the thread Looking for a modern 18' design.

    I can't see any disadvandages of full foam hull . Also use of plywood design is possible .

    Jul 15, 2025 at 3:49 AM

  9. montero replied to the thread How do I clean a sticky dirty heat exchanger on the coolant fresh water side?.

    What kind of coolant it was ? Raw water flows through the tubes?

    Jul 14, 2025 at 8:10 PM

  10. montero liked comfisherman's post in the thread Aluminum Skiff.

    I hear you on the shortcomings of the Lund. They were the silver Honda civic of boats, reliable and economical but uncomfortable to sit...

    Jul 14, 2025 at 7:52 PM

  11. montero replied to the thread Dream project: Converting a support vessel <300 GT into a long-range liveaboard expedition yacht.

    Why do you think I want this : "Bark from the shore?" I like shores. Without them, the ocean is a boring place. I've spent quite a lot...

    Jul 12, 2025 at 7:32 PM

  12. montero replied to the thread Dream project: Converting a support vessel <300 GT into a long-range liveaboard expedition yacht.

    How many boats did you build ? It was Netflix documentary . For now I see that you has created some idea for the fridge setup.

    Jul 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM

  13. montero replied to the thread Dream project: Converting a support vessel <300 GT into a long-range liveaboard expedition yacht.

    There are thousands of situations that can arise. Of course, anything is possible if everything works. I saw an interesting documentary...

    Jul 12, 2025 at 6:27 PM

  14. montero replied to the thread Riva aquarama replica with, aluminium hull and jet pump.

    What I would do first is move the engine as far forward as possible. Only O.P. knows what engine and jet unit to use. The Rive was built...

    Jul 12, 2025 at 3:40 AM

  15. montero liked wet feet's post in the thread Riva aquarama replica with, aluminium hull and jet pump.

    Some interesting points have been raised but I don't see anything directly related to the issue of the hull not being a monohedron...

    Jul 12, 2025 at 3:31 AM
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